Tuesday, December 18, 2012

I want to thank everyone for the kind comments left on yesterdays post for Olive. It was a tough day for me, and your caring thoughts helped ease the pain. She really was a special little girl.

It was my son and daughter that convinced me to get another puppy.

I really did not expect to get one as soon as we did but I had let the breeder know

if another "perfect match" came along I might be interested.

She happened to have another litter and she picked Greta out for us.

I have to admit that Greta has been a real challenge,
Where Olive had been sweet and smart,
Greta is naughty and smart.
At times I wasn't sure if we had done the right thing,
could I handle this ball of naughty energy.
But her naughtiness comes from being soo smart (and being a puppy of course),
she needs something to keep her little brain working
or she will find something on her own.

Greta loves to learn,
loves us,
loves family,
loves Bailey & Hazel,
she has such a zest for everything!
Greta takes everything she does to the next level
climbing in head first, no halfway for her.

But what Greta has done most is
helped pull me out of the despair I felt after Olives accident.
How I love my naughty Greta!
I wouldn't change her for the world.

Thank you for letting me share my special girls,
and all of my pug kids.

Monday, December 17, 2012

Mom told me Olive's story today. You see I have always given Mom & Dad lots of kisses but I have not been much of a snuggler until lately.Just this last week or so I have snuggled with Mom alot. She thought it was because I am starting to settle down a little,
but I could sense a sadness deep in her heart.I knew she needed me.

Today would have been Olives' first birthdayand although it hurts sooo much, Mom knew she needed to tell me and you about Olive.Because if she didn't it would be like she was never here.But she was, if only for a little while.Mom told me that when CharShu went to wait at the Rainbow Bridge in 2009, it took her and Dad a long time to decide to add another pug to the family.When they did decide it was time,it was Olive that Mom picked out.

Olive was only 5 weeks old and Mom waited 4 long weeks. Tuesday Feb 21, 2012 was Olives gotcha day.(hmm I was born the next day)She came on an airplane and traveled all day to her new home.The plane was 3 hrs late (mom was already stressed about Olive flying)and that night she got to sleep on the bed right in between Mom & Dad cause Mom could not stand the thought of putting her in the crate after such a long day.Mom took the week off from work so she could help Olive and Bailey and Hazel get to know each other.

Bailey was standoffish (he was with me too)but Hazel played and chased with her new little sister( just like she does with me now).That first weekend the weather was nasty with snow & wind.It was hard to get the dogs outside to potty.Olive had learned to use the ramp up to the bed right away and Mom caught her on the bed peeing!Mom no sooner got the comforter washed and on the bed,Yep! up she went and peed again! Silly girl!Three times she peed on the bed that day!(I have never peed on the bed mom!)( I know Greta but you have done plenty of other naughty things)Olive was so sweet and so smart.After that day she was showing signs of understandinghouse training despite the winter cold.She was soo funny about going poop, she would go to the very edges of the yard to poop, even going in the flower bed a few times.(I do that too Mom)(Yes, Greta. You do that too!)(Olive must have let you know that Mom and Dad appreciated that)

Mom went back to work the next Monday.

Everybody was getting into a routine and it was

already like Olive had always been there.

Thursday evening Hazel & Olive were chasing around

and things were getting heated.

Mom thought Hazel was starting to get mad so she scooped Olive up.

Olive relaxed for just a second then squirmed right out of her arms.

(that's why sometimes Mom holds me extra tight)

She hit the floor and ran from the room crying.

Dad picked her up but she did not stop crying,

they knew something was terribly wrong.

Mom called their vet and they rushed her there.

The Dr. said that Olives brain was swelling,

she gave her a shot to try to stop the swelling

and another to try to relax her.

Mom was a total basket case.

Their wonderful doctor grabbed some supplies,

wrapped Olive in a blanket and said she would take her home with her and put her in bed right beside her and care for her, it looked grim but call in the morning.

Friday, December 7, 2012

In 2005 AKC offered Rally Obedience as a new event in the obedience ring.

Bailey was one of the first dogs in our training group to earn the Rally Novice Title.

And although Bailey loved spending the time with Mom, he did not really like going to the obedience trials.All the people and strange dogs seemed to stress him out.He would bark alot at the other dogs, which stressed Mom out.We did participate in some for fun team competitions.I designed this for our team shirts one year when he was on a team with three girls!

In 2010 AKC added the Beginner Novice Class. I thought this was a good opportunity to get Bailey back in ring as there was no off leash work.The first day we did not qualify - he laid down on his sit stay.But the second day - OH BOY!First Place 198.5 pts out of 200!!Third day - First place again!We had to wait till the next year to get that last leg for the title.I entered us for two days just in case.First Place both days!!

Monday, December 3, 2012

King of the Couch PillowsTV Watcherand man of many nicknamesturned 10 yesterday!

I can remember when we first brought him home

he strutted into the house like he owned the place

and all the toys were his

He grew into quite the handsome boy

Hence the nickname "Handsome Man"

He is also called

Bud

Mister

Mister Man

Bailey Man

Mister Groaner

and his least favorite

Humperdink

Bailey loves to watch TV

and will fluff the pillow for a head rest

He knows every commercial

that has a dog or cat in it

And he makes sure to let

his boredom show when you are

watching something he doesn't like

Bailey is not much for playing with toys

but he has one favorite

the Purple Man

He doesn't actually play with it too muchbut will take it up on the couch and lick and cuddle itAs you can see it is quite worn. We tried to replace it once but the new one just was not the same. Here's to many more years withour Handsome Bailey Man!love,Mom & Dad

About Me

Bailey, Hazel & Mabel, three spoiled pugs enjoying life in southeast Idaho, Mom's hobby is obedience/rally training. Bailey & Hazel both have earned titles. Angel Greta had earned her Rally Novice and Beginner Novice title before she left us. Mabel earned her first title, Rally Novice in Aug 2016